I have the honor to make the
following report of the share taken by my regiment in the late engagements:
On the afternoon of the 2d, my regiment was
placed in position, under the eye of the general commanding, to the left, and supporting
Brown's Rhode Island battery.
At a little past 6 p.m. the enemy advanced and
my regiment became engaged. After firing about 10 rounds, I ordered an advance, and took
quite a number of prisoners. I also retook four Napoleon guns that had been abandoned by
some of our forces that had been posted to my left and front. The guns were sent
immediately to the rear, after which I fell back to our old position.
On the following day my position was on the left
of the Eighty-second New York Volunteers, and, when the enemy advanced, I was ordered with
the rest of the brigade to the support of the Second Brigade.
While there engaged, I lost very heavily,
especially in non-commissioned officers. Two battle-flags of the enemy were taken by men
of my regiment, but were torn from the lances by men of other regiments.
Of the conduct of the officers and men of my
regiment, I cannot speak too highly. I would gladly particularize, but any distinction
would be invidious, for all did nobly.
I have already forwarded a list of casualties.